Support programs
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital offer many support programs for our patients and their families. These programs provide support for the stresses of hospitalization as well as general health and well-being.
Patient education
Pediatric conditions and treatments
Learn about pediatric medical conditions and diseases we treat.
Clinical trials
At the UF Academic Health Center and across the state, University of Florida researchers conduct many different types of clinical research studies, including clinical trials.
UF Health children's healing garden
This therapeutic garden was created especially for engaging children while they are hospitalized. Its primary purpose is for use by young inpatients whose care teams have ‘prescribed’ them time here.
Children's Miracle Network
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is the local Children’s Miracle Network participating hospital for the Gainesville/North Central Florida, Tallahassee/South Georgia and West Palm Beach areas.